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Hokitika Guardian, 10 April 1929, Page 4

The meeting of the Westland Power Board convened for yesterday, was adjourned on request to May Bst.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory lias an interesting announcement on our second page to-day.

A reminder is given of the meeting i f members of the Ivokatahi-Koiterangi Winter Show at Tvokatahi Public Hali on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock.

General satisfaction is being express, ed at the confirmation of Miss A. Guff 's appointment as secondary assistant at the Hokitika High School.

A movement is afoot in South Westland to urge provision on the Public Works estimates for the construction of the proposed main road from Jackson Bay to Okuru.

The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Hoard advises that the following prices are being oflered for lat stock lor export at 4th April Canterbury : Prime, woolly lambs. 3'ilbs and under, 9Ad . 3, lbs to 421 bs, (8HI; -I3lbs and over, ■Hd : second quality lambs, Bjd.

A meeting of the Biinu Football (Tub will be held on Thursday, April 'Pith, at 7.30 p.m. at the Town Hall, Riiuu. Business important. All members must attend.—Advt.

The Westland County Council is putting in hand the extension of a lurtlier

section of Station road at Koiterangi. also Hie improvement of the Three Mile inland track at Okarito. Tenders will e called shortly for metalling the ..,'st section of the Knmnrn-Kapilea road. In addition bridge works at La Fontaine and Koiterangi are in band.

Tn connection with the local body elections which fall to be held next month, it is expected Mr G. A. Perry wifi enioy the usual “walk-over” for the mayoralty. There is not any mention so far of “fresh blood” for the Council. Tn the County contests for the representatives for the Central and Southern Ridings are considered likely. In neither Municipal or County affairs arc there at the moment any burning questions to excite special interest in the contest.

A big reduction in price is announced by A. W. Yarrall in all “His Master's Voice” gramophones. The Black Portable is reduced from £ll to £9. Table Models Irom £l3 Ills to £IJ ; and all other models show a bi‘i reduction. Call and bear these wonderful instruments and see the easy terms that can he arranged.—Advt.

A palatable medicine for children— Wnde’s Worm Figs. Keeps children iihsoluLelv free from worms.—Advl.

Superior Quality Ilose just landed from London by McKay’s—“Violet King” full-fashioned Trepoint Cashinore Hose, eight new shades. Os lid; “Xulastic” expanding tops Cashmere Ilose. six new shades. f>s 3d; “Lady .lane” pure silk full-fashioned Hose, twelve shades, 10s fid pair; “Kavser” pure silk slipper hoe!. ILs fid: half-heel Ids lid pair. Also hose of deeper quality at McKay's.—Advl.

Wo ins’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Cough

A new range of Indies’ fonts (lurtrimniod) opened to-day at Addison's. —Advt.

A meeting of the Excelsior Eoothnll Clulj will be held at Keller’s Rooms on Tuesday night nt 7.3.) o'clock. —Ad>t.

Mr W. 11. Stopforfh, mercer, has nn extended nut ire in this issue, setting forth particulars of his fine stock of overcoats for the winter season.

Tlio condition of the roadway in the

i noway goods yard is a subject for adverse comment by all passers-by. Alter rain it is a veritable quagmire and is .in eyesore in the centre of the town. ■ t is to be Imped the position will be remedied bcifore the winter advances or the roadway will heroine impassable,

Infectious and other notifiable diseases rep :rted in the Canter mry and -.Vest CAast health districts during the week ended no n on Monday totalled 33, as follows: Canterbury—Scarlet ever 22, diphteria 1, enteric fever 1, tuberculosis 1. pneumonia 3; puerperal sepsis I, erysipelas 1. West Coast, (diphtheria. 2. There was one ueath in the Canterbury district fr.m scarlet fever.

Our prices are right for the latest n blinds, made up complete in the newest plaiting and pleating. Call to-da and inquire before purchasing else where.—Addison’s. —Advt.

There was a large and representative gathering of the staff of the Marine Department at Wellington yesterday to bid farewell to Mr William CulI’u. Cii.ef Surveyor of Ships and Chief Examiner of Engineers, who has retired after twenty-nve years’ service with tlie Department. The Minister of Marine (the Hon .J. G. Cobhe) presided, fn handing .Air Cullen a well-filled wallet of hank notes on liehalf of the staff of the Alarine Department, the .Minister wished him and Afrs Cullen every possible happiness in the future.

Dr T. E. Telford, during a visit to outli Westland last week, saw many wood-pigeons in the forested area lietween the Alikonui River and the Big Waitaha. In one tree he .saw four. He was told that in all the forests there they are plentiful, feeding on the berries of the white-pine trees. The piost plentiful native bird there just now, I)r Telford states, is the bellbird. It may be seen everywhere In the forests, and its hell-like notes ring out continuously. The fantails are in evidence, but Dr Telford did not see manv tom-tits.

.Just landed a further shipment of l : no mats, 14 x 2/, 4 shades, Is; 18 x 3(k 3 shades, Is (id; IS x 3G, glazed, 3 shades, 2s fid ; 27 x 54, oval bedroom patterns, 4s fid; also wool flake down quilts, sateen panels, 29s fid; satin panels, 37s fid. These goods are well worth inspection at Paterson's, Revell Street —Advt.

Just in from London—Ladies’ new Cardigans, 8s lid, 12s fid, 17s fid and 455. Ladies’ Jumpers, 13s fid, 19s lid. 22s fid. A fine lot in new .designs at Afc-Kav’s.—Advt.

When 01 dering vinegar get the best —ask Tor Sbarland’s Vinegar. Pure, piquant, strong. Jt is tbe best money can buy. Jn bottle or bulk.—Advfc. We a-o now showing the smartest styles in jumpers and cardigans, in silk and wo'd and artificial silks, Also the latest" in velour and laced cloth coats, fur-trimmed in the new shades. .Schroder and Co.—Adit.

Just opened—Six boxes of Evonimr Flowers, the latest. Prices Is lid. 2s fid, 3s ltd to os Gd at McKay's.— Advt.

The most obstinate cough or cold soon gives way to “ Nazol.”. Never known to fail. Acts like a charm. (T----doses for Is fid.—Advt.

Children’s Winter Coats. I'lir-trinim'd in navy, hrown, cardinal, fawn. Prices from 12s (kl to 32s fid at McKay’s.— Advt.

T he very newest styles for autumn wear in light weight felts and sports are now on view in our showroom. The range is large to select from, comprising all the latest shades in beige, i/rcy, brown, powder blue, jade, cinnamon, navy and black. Schroder ami Co.—Advt.